Hollyoaks star is ‘axed’ from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a ‘dramatic stunt’

Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for celebrity happenings, I must say the recent departures of Annie Wallace and Sophie Porley from Hollyoaks have left quite an impact. While it’s always bittersweet to see our favorite characters move on, their stories serve as a powerful reminder of the ebb and flow of life in the limelight.


Hollyoaks star Annie Wallace has been ‘axed’ from the iconic soap after nine legendary years. 

According to The Sun, it is expected that the 59-year-old actress who portrayed the character Sally St. Claire will bid farewell to the show during its upcoming emotional scene or stunt, possibly next week.

But despite her sad departure, the door is reportedly not closed in definitely.

According to the source, Annie has enjoyed her tenure on Hollyoaks, but it appears that Sally’s role as a permanent character is coming to a close.

‘She will bow out in heroic scenes during the dramatic stunt with the scenes being kept top secret.

Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'

Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'

‘Her departure from the village isn’t definitive, as there’s still a possibility of her coming back at some point. However, when the series advances by a year, Sally is no longer present in the village.’

And Annie is not the only star to announce their exit this week. 

Sophie Porley, aged 31, portrayed Ellie Nightingale on Channel 4’s soap opera, yet she has decided to step away from acting as she felt a significant weight of pressure in searching for a new role following her departure from the series.

In 2018, she parted ways with the show following three years of involvement, though a distressing event occurred afterward during another audition. Now, she thrives as a prominent social media personality.

In an interview with The Muse podcast, the individual who is now a social media influencer shared that they didn’t plan to delve into social media when they left Hollyoaks. Instead, their initial goal was to carry on acting.

‘I don’t know if I’ve really spoken about this, but I’m not really acting anymore.

After wrapping up my stint at Hollyoaks, I found myself with several auditions lined up. The expectation of transitioning swiftly from one acting role to another created a significant amount of self-imposed stress and pressure.

‘I received an audition from my agency with a lot of lines to memorize. Overwhelmed by the task, I went to the agency to record it but ended up feeling so tense that I left their office mid-recording, experiencing a panic attack.’

Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'
Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'

‘I was in the train station and I literally had to sit on the floor. I couldn’t breathe.

At that point, I realized I was overburdening myself with the expectation of securing another acting role, so I decided to take a break.

‘It’s been a few years now, and I’ve not gone back to it,’ she added.

Occasionally, I ponder if I ought to give it another go, yet I must admit that the entire experience left me feeling quite overpowered.

She mentioned that while it’s not a definite yes, she currently has no intentions of going back to Hollyoaks.

‘It’s not something on my radar.’

Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'
Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'
Hollyoaks star is 'axed' from the iconic Channel 4 soap after nine years and will bow out while performing a 'dramatic stunt'

In the year 2022, Sophie disclosed that she had parted ways with her soap actor boyfriend, Adam Woodward, earlier in the same year.

Sophie implied to her audience that the strain caused by the coronavirus lockdown might have contributed to their breakup, stating, “We parted ways, just like many other couples.”

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but share the news that even after their parting ways, Sophie made it clear in an interview with Digital Spy that she isn’t diving into another relationship just yet. Instead, she’s reveling in her singleness, expressing, “I’m quite content being single at the moment.”

Since October 2018, I’ve been happily in a relationship with Adam. Our special bond became public knowledge when we shared an affectionate selfie on Instagram.

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2024-09-06 04:40

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